Playing golf, or any sport, at the college level is competitive. What does it take to get noticed by a college golf coach? T.D. Luten, the assistant coach for the Duke University Men’s Golf Team and past executive director at The First Tee of the Triangle (2005–2012), shares his thoughts on how...
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Kendel Abrams, a participant from The First Tee of Greater Baltimore, was one of 81 junior golfers selected to play in the 2016 Nature Valley First Tee Open at Pebble Beach. She was paired with PGA TOUR Champions player Jay Haas and had the amazing opportunity to learn from him during their roun...
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There are many misconceptions about golf. At The First Tee, we have heard them all: Golf isn’t a sport Golf is boring Golf is all luck, no skill Golfers are not real athletes To help change the perception of golf, here are nine ways we think golf is different from other sports. THE TOP 9 … ...
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Participation in sports and physical activity continues to decline among young people, yet we know there are many health, educational, social and psychological benefits to ongoing participation. Here are five ways coaches at The First Tee create healthy environments for young people engaging in s...
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By Rachel Maruno, The First Tee Senior Manager, Coach Training Young people today, especially girls, are experiencing more pressure than ever. Peers, parents, school and media all influence a girl’s concept of how she should look and act. The First Tee junior golf and life skills programs s...
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